Brand

JJGeorge Grill Torch.

Built by JJGeorge, this charcoal starter is a self-igniting torch that runs on propane or MAP gas, made to light a chimney or fire pit from a safe distance without lighter fluid. The JJGeorge Grill Torch also doubles as a weed burner. Pinecraft Outdoor Kitchens stocks it for customers who want a cord-free way to start charcoal.

What does the JJGeorge grill torch do? It replaces the whole ritual of lighter fluid and a stack of newspaper under a charcoal chimney. Point the nozzle at the coals, pull the trigger, and the flame does the work that used to take a match and a few nervous minutes standing too close to the grill.

The JJGeorge Grill Torch runs on both propane and MAP gas, so it works with whichever canister a customer already keeps in the garage for a plumbing torch or a camp stove. The torch is self-igniting and does not require lighter fluid, which matters to anyone who has tasted the faint chemical aftertaste that comes from over-soaked briquettes. Since the flame reaches the coals from arm's length, there is also less risk of a flare-up catching an eyebrow or a sleeve.

The same torch is marketed for lighting fire pits and burning weeds in addition to starting charcoal, which is part of why it earns a spot in a barbecue shop rather than staying a one-trick grill accessory. A single tool doing chimney starts on Saturday and weed control along the driveway on Sunday is an easy sell to anyone who already owns too many single-purpose gadgets.

Pinecraft Outdoor Kitchens stocks the JJGeorge Grill Torch Charcoal Starter for order, filed with the other lighting and fire-starting accessories that pair with charcoal grills and kamado cookers. Customers can see it listed and ask what is on display before buying, and staff can point out which propane fittings it accepts. If a torch purchase is part of a larger outdoor kitchen build, licensed contractors we work with install it once the layout for gas lines and equipment is finalized.